Tag-o-rama // Throwback Thursday

Today is a slightly different project - instead of a card, there are TAGS.
Shocker, I know!
I had so much fun making the first small, texture packed, vintage little tag, published in the CREATE November 2012 pub.
The second and third tags were more of an afterthought haha.

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Two Christmas tags using these addicting little wod

Super vintagey...

Don't know if you can see the burlap behind all that shtuff. :)

Some pearls, a sticker, twine, and pretty paper...

And then something a little more elegant....

Some little gems...

Glossy Accents on the ornament to make it look more realistic...

 

And then a CAS modern tag...

Thanks so much for popping in and have a beautiful day!

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Tag 1
Patterned paper: My Minds Eye 'Lost and Found'
Stamp: PTI 'Tag It's #2'
Ink: Ranger, Staz-on
Other: twine, pearls, burlap, button, sticker (K&Company), wooden tag, lace (Hero Arts)

Tag 2
Other: die cut (K&Company), ribbon and gems (Bearydo Shoppe), Stickles, button

Tag 3
Other: die cut (K&Company and Martha Stewart), pearls, ribbon

Noel // Throwback Thursday

Happy Christmas Eve! I don't remember if I shared this pub when it came out, but it was in my draft folders, and I thought it was appropriate for a night before Christmas post.
This card was published in Paper Crafts 2012 Holiday Cards & More Volume 7 issue.

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Since I didn't have any religious stamps, I used some Christmas cards we hadn't used the previous year.

Mmmm, some pretty silk ribbon!

Thanks so much for stopping in today and I wish you a truly beautiful and blessed Christmas!

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Cardstock: LSS, Bazzil
Stamp: Hero Arts 'Merriest Christmas Wishes'
Ink: Ranger
Other: ribbon (Creative Impressions), pearl (Michaels), Christmas card

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, sewing machine, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Labels Four die

As I procrastinate

...I have another old card post to share with you. I'm thinking this one is around...two(?) years old.

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I don't know what it is with kraft, white, blue and red, but I love using them on cards (in a non-traditional way).

This Emma's Shoppe paper is so much fun - I added Glossy Accents to all the polka dots...I think I saw Kristina Werner doing it once with the Restoration line.

And those adorable Lawn Fawn chickies...

This is a bonus blog post - two cards in one!

Thanks for stopping in and God bless!

Beautiful Day

Stopping in today with a CARDS April '12 pub and another wee tidbit, but first, I just wanted to say thank you for all the sweet comments you left me - I am really terrible at returning the favor, but it is so encouraging that you don't mind. ;)
I still don't know what I need to do with this card. But I got tired of it, and wanted to get it off my super messy desk, so I just stuck it all together.

I was trying a different dying medium on this ribbon, going for a softer yet slightly crinkly look. The crinkles definitely didn't work, and though I like the softness, it's not quite what I was looking for.

I still love my Websters Pages Bloomers, but I haven't used them a whole lot since this card....

Anyways, for that wee tidbit - while I don't know how often I'll be posting on this blog, I've created another blog. Why, you ask?
For two reasons; one, I've had this blog for at least three years, and I kinda feel I've outgrown it. Like, I feel that there are unseen boundaries here that fit pre-college me, but now, just make me feel a little bit contained. This new blog will be a bit more me-ish, a bit more...real life I guess you could say.
Which brings me to reason two (which is more like an extension on reason one); I want to be able to blog a bit about college and cardmaking, which would just feel...strange to me, doing it on this blog. Also, since I'm going to be working a bit in graphic design this semester, I feel that it would fit perfectly into the new blog - kinda combining my school and hobby, as it were.
So officially, this will still be my 'cardmaking' blog, but I will (probably - no promises) be posting more on the second blog. That second blog is Commuter Crafter, because, well, I commute to school and I craft. ;)

Thanks for stopping in today and God bless!
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Card recipe
Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: Crate Paper "Emma's Shoppe"
Stamps: MFT
Ink: Ranger "Walnut Stain" and "Worn Lipstick"
Other: ribbon (Bearydo Shoppe), button (Joann Fabrics), trim (Websters Pages), pearls (Recollection), doily (stash)

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, Cuttlebug, MFT die, MS punch

Long time

...no see!

I'm just popping in with an old CARDS February '12 pub, and a bit of news.

First, the card; I had accidentally messed up this yellow batch of ribbon, but I had to stick it somewhere. This card ended up being the victim....this is one of those cards that I have to tell myself not to get frustrated with because it's not turning out perfect. Cardmaking is supposed to be done for the fun of it, and while I don't really care how this card turned out, I did have fun thinking 'this cards not perfect...and I don't care!' ;)

Funny thing: my younger sister always likes the cards that I'm not perfectly satisfied with. This works out for the benefit of both parties - she gets the unloved card, and I get the unloved card out of my way!

Had to have my glitter. ;)

The ugly yellow ribbon, along with some fresh green.

So, the tad of news; I've just started my sophomore year at Franciscan University of Stuebenville, and I am again playing for their volleyball team. Between school, home and volleyball, I don't have a whole lot of time for blogging or even making cards. As a fair warning, the posting on this old blogaroo with be sporadic at best (as if you haven't already seen that ;)), so, I'll see ya when I see ya!

God bless!

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Card recipe
Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: K&Company "Cut 'N Paste"
Stamp: Hero Arts "My Type"
Ink: Ranger "Walnut Stain"
Other: ribbon (Bearydo Shoppe), button (Joann Fabrics), pearls (Prima), die cuts

Tools: sewing machine

Another oldy and a video

I have a video today regarding Northridge Media and their publication incentive, so I thought it was only fitting to pair it with a card published with them, and a July issue at that. ;)

So, I wasn't a big fan of this card when I made it, and I'm still not a big fan of it, but whatevs - it'll be nice and easy to mail, and I know someone else will appreciate it more than I do. ;)

Now for the video: I know some people were curious as to what Northridge Media offers as a publication incentive, and to be honest, I'm not 100% sure what it is right now, as they've switched to online only recently (and I did like their glossy print mags :( ). Anyways, the little of what I know is detailed in the video.
Just try to ignore the kinda creepy hand flailing about for the first couple minutes and the stuffy nose - hey, I was sick! ;)

Oh, and I was also messing around with the music option - bear with me as I try to figure out this techy stuff. ;)

Thanks for stopping in today and God bless!

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Cardstock: LSS, Bazzil
Stamp: Hero Arts "Sew Artsy" and PTI "Mat Stack One"
Ink: Martha Stewart, Ranger "Walnut Stain"
Other: sticker (Colorbok)

An oldy

So I recently created a ton of new draft posts (I'm finally getting all my card pictures into posts), and realized that I now have a whoppin' 220 drafts.
And that's ridiculous.
I'd half to say about half are super old cards, or cards I've posted on Flick/some other photo site, and just never got around to blogging.

This post is about a year and half old.
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The box containing the whole kitten-caboodle...

Label on box for addressing to recipient...

Opening....

The card set...

All of the flowers are covered in glitter, and speckled with a few rhinestones.

Pencils (because I couldn't find any coordinating pens lol ;))....

The tiny little stamp I used to decorate these pencils is pretty much the reason why I got THIS stamp set...love it

 The complete kit (I was too lazy to take pics of the decorate envelopes, but you can get a peek here)

Ta-da! Whew, good things that's over with!

Thanks for stopping in and God bless!

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Cardstock: LSS
Stamps: Hero Arts "Essential Messages" and "Butterflies and Wildflowers"
Ink: Ranger, Martha Stewart
Other: string, glitter (Martha Stewart), gems (Hero Arts, Prima)

Throwback Tuesday #9

Welcome to Throwback Tuesday #9!

The deets: every Tuesday, I will post a card that has been sitting in the draft closet too long. At the end of each month, I will randomly select a winner from all the valid challenge entries!The challenge: link up an old papercraft related blog post, card photo, or post one of your old drafts/pictures! An additional entry will be given to those who comment on the Throwback Tuesday posts for that month.The prize: a big ol' box stuffed with scrapbooking goodies!Sorry, but due to crazy shipping costs, this challenge is open to the US only!

My thoughts from April '11...

Our theme this month was Mothers Day - I know, I know, it's over. But really, do we need a special day to send our mom's a card? I know my Mom going through the experience of nine homeschooled kids definitely deserves cards on days other than just Mothers Day. :)

My Mom loves the simple, yet effective cards, so thats what I tried to work in on my card here. 
Using THIS adorable floral paper from Melody Ross's Homespun Chic collection - so cute! I see myself using this adorable pattern many more times in the future. ;)

Oh, how I love these 'Fun House' chipboard frames - already used half my stash of these precious embellishments!

A hand-dyed cluster of seam binding finishes of this floral card. :)

And now you can link up for the challenge!


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Card recipe
Cardstock: Unknown
Patterned paper, candy dot, chipboard frame: GCD Studios "Material Girl" and Melody Ross "Homespun chic"
Stamp: Hero Arts "Thinking of you messages"
Ink: Distress Ink "Walnut Stain"
Ribbon: Seam binding

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, 1" hole punch

Throwback Tuesday #6

A fun, happy card for today's post!

The deets: every Tuesday, I will post a card that has been sitting in the draft closet too long. At the end of each month, I will randomly select a winner from all the valid challenge entries!

The challenge: link up an old papercraft related blog post, card photo, or post one of your old drafts/pictures! An additional entry will be given to those who comment on the Throwback Tuesday posts for that month.
The prize: a big ol' box stuffed with scrapbooking goodies!
Sorry, but due to crazy shipping costs, this challenge is open to the US only!

My previous thoughts:

The inside...

That sentiment from an old Sugarloaf set (part of my first stamp set kit!) goes so well with this fun cuckoo set from Hero Arts.
The card front...

I accidentally mixed some blue with a gold died ribbon, to get this almost puke green seam binding. Didn't want to waste it though, so I stuck it on this card.

I'm so obsessed with this cuckoo set...love those clocks. :)

The fix: the ribbon! Again! Note to self - if you have messed up ribbon, do NOT use it! The only other thing that stands out to me is the lack of color in the main stamped panel. I think I a little bit of coloring in the image, and maybe a brighter pearl would've helped. But, I do give myself a pat on the back for the inside sentiment - I don't do that nearly enough, and it really spices up cards.

Thanks for stopping in today and God bless!


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Card recipe
Cardstock: LSS, DCWV
Patterned paper: Crate
Stamps: Image by Hero Arts "Cuckoo", sentiment from Sugarloaf
Ink: Distress Ink "Walnut Stain"
Ribbon: Seam binding
Pearl: Hero Arts

Tools: sewing machine, Fiskars border punch

Throwback Tuesday #5

A sweet, delicate number up today!

The deets: every Tuesday, I will post a card that has been sitting in the draft closet too long. At the end of each month, I will randomly select a winner from all the valid challenge entries!

The challenge: link up an old papercraft related blog post, card photo, or post one of your old drafts/pictures! An additional entry will be given to those who comment on the Throwback Tuesday posts for that month.
The prize: a big ol' box stuffed with scrapbooking goodies!
Sorry, but due to crazy shipping costs, this challenge is open to the US only!

My previous thoughts: 

Some Glossy Accents keeps the lace in place and the roses as well - this stuff is like the cardmakers super glue - love it!

And the handmade postage stamp-like embellishment...

The whole card...

The fix: I like the colors of this card, but the lace looks a little wonky here. I think I might also sneak in some pearls beneath the stamp die cut, just to balance it out a bit. I can't be too harsh with this card though, because it always had a soft spot in my crafty heart. ;)

That's it for today, folks! Thanks for popping in and God bless!



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Card recipe
Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: from kit
Stamps: Waltzingmouse "Fancy Phrases"
Ink: Distress Inks "Walnut Stain" and "Worn Lipstick"
Ribbon: Seam binding coral
Flowers: Recollection (Michaels)
Other: pearls (unknown), lace (unknown)

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, hole punch, Glossy Accents

On the twelfth day...

...happy Epiphany!! Thanks so much for celebrating these twelve days out with me! :) I might extend the deadline, as we got a surprise visit from my sister, her hubby and their sweet little baby a couple days ago, and I wanna spend time with them (i.e. cuddle up with the baby) as much as possible before they have to go back to Texas.

Anywho, my twelfth day card!

I'm not a fan of making handmade embellies, because, well, I'm pretty lazy. But this flower took no time at all! I didn't have a die, but it was so easy to just trace a Making Memories felt flower onto folded over tissue paper and then just cut it out. :)

If you'd like to win a large flat rate box stocked full of papercrafting goodies, you can participate in the my twelve days of Christmas challenge by checking out THIS post, or linking up your card on the sidebar!

Have a blessed Epiphany Sunday!

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Card recipe
Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: Melissa Frances "5th Avenue"
Stamp: Hero Arts
Ink: Tim Holtz "Walnut Stain"
Pearl: Prima
Other: button, string, tissue paper, sheer flower (Making Memories)

Tools: trimmer, scissors, sewing machine, adhesive

On the tenth day...

A mini collage of sorts to share with you today - I was determined to use this sheet of paper from October Afternoon, as I hadn't used it once on a card since I got it last summer, while the rest of my 8x8 pad was cut to pieces. ;)

I was dying some ribbon for a customer order, when I realized how pretty it looked, and decided to make a batch for myself as well. :)

Stamped the little postage die cut - I always feel so clever after adding such tiny details (that probably no one aside from myself will really notice unless I point it out...like I'm doing here ;))

If you'd like to win a large flat rate box stocked full of papercrafting goodies, you can participate in the my twelve days of Christmas challenge by checking out THIS post, or linking up your card on the sidebar!

Thanks for stopping in today! 

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Card recipe
Cardstock: Bazzil
Patterned paper: October Afternoon "Fly a Kite", Cosmo Cricket "Girl Friday"
Stamps: Hero Arts " ", Ippity
Ink: Staz-on, Distress Ink
Ribbon: Seam binding aqua blue
Button: Making Memories

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, pinking shears

Thanksgiving break...

...at last! I feel this is an appropriate card to post on the blog today. ;)

I suppose the first important nothing to tell you would be, that I am SO in love with this paper from GCD Studios - my fave paper from the entire release! This card was published in the August edition of CARDS magazine. :)
And the silhouette image is topped off with some of the pink flowers...:)

Kinda stuck this twine and pearl here for loss of anything else...;)

Hm, so what other important nothings shall I tell you now?
Well, I'm working on some projects for the GCD Studios CHA booth this year - omgosh, you will LOVE this years release! Pinky swear!
I've made some new videos - HERE's a link to my channel, and here is one of the one's I think you might be most interested in (since I've gotten quite a few questions regarding this) - editing my card photos!

I think THIS is going to be an awesome gift for my mom, who loves planting and flowers! Use a couple promo codes, get some sibs to pitch in, and oila! Perfect Christmas gift!
Right now I'm debating on snagging some of the newest yummy PTI products (such as THIS, THIS and/or THIS), using some promo codes and a Black Friday deal to get a Silhouette, or fright the urge to get something for myself and get something for someone else. What to do, what to do?!
One last thing - I made THESE tasty bars (link thanks to Melissa Philips) a few days ago for our athletic training room (because they are awesome), and wow! I got some really rave reviews, and this is coming from people who've had my maple cinnamon rolls, double chocolate chip cookies, and many other baked goods. :)
Anyways, I think I've overwhelmed you with enough links for now, so I'll leave off. ;)
Have a blessed and safe Thanksgiving!

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Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: GCD Studios 'Splendor'
Stamps: PTI 'Simply Jane'
Ink: Ranger, Martha Stewart
Other: string and buttons (stash), pearl (Queen and Co)

Tools: trimmer, scissors, adhesive, sewing machine, Cuttlebug, PTI Simply Jane dies